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North East automotive cluster thought to escape main impact of tariffs, as º£½ÇÊÓƵ set to take a hit
Automotive
The region's sector is underpinned by the Nissan Sunderland plant which produces cars for the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and European markets
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Nissan reveals new European range including Sunderland-built Leaf and Juke - and a comeback for the Micra
Automotive
Workers at the manufacturer's Wearside plant are gearing up to build the third generation electric Leaf
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North East automotive sector could see thousands of jobs created once current 'turbulence' is overcome
Automotive
The North East Automotive Alliance responded to news that Nissan is reducing production at its Sunderland plant
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Nissan to cut operations at North East plant but no job losses will be made
Automotive
The move comes after the global leadership team announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs globally while seeking other cost-cutting measures
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Major battery skills academy launched in Durham to train gigafactory workers
Skills and Apprenticeships
The National Battery Training & Skills Academy has been launched at New College Durham and will initially support AESC at its North East plants
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Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi abandon merger plans after talks break down
Automotive
The Japanese car giants had intended to create the world's third largest automotive maker before negotiations soured in recent weeks
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Hull's Jordan Commercial invests in Witham facility as it looks to larger vehicles market
Automotive
The Rix Group company has refurbished its workshop and recruited new technicians
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Motorhome firm Erwin Hymer makes turnaround progress at County Durham operation
Automotive
The manufacturer has moved to a four day working week and says it is now rebuilding market share following a challenging period
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Vertu Motors to reduce workforce and close showrooms on Sundays, citing Budget measures
Automotive
The country's third largest car seller said warned pre-tax profits would be significantly lower than expected, but has also embarked on its largest ever share buyback programme
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Nissan-Honda merger talks run into difficulties, reports suggest
Automotive
A proposal to make Nissan a fully owned subsidiary of Honda is said to have scuppered talks
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North East's significant hydrogen industry potential laid out in new report
Climate Agenda
A paper from the North East Chamber of Commerce also talks about challenges such as lack of skills and infrastructure
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Myenergi co-founder Jordon Brompton steps down as new CEO Andrew Clint announced
Automotive
The entrepreneur, who remains on the board and as a shareholder of the eco-tech firm, described the last eight years as a "crazy ride"
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Jatco boss eyes wider European opportunities with new Sunderland factory
Automotive
CEO Tomoyoshi Sato said Jatco will develop the plant to become highly efficient in the hope it can attract work from other big name manufacturers
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Nissan supplier to launch £48.7m North East factory creating 183 jobs
Automotive
Jatco is part owned by the Japanese automotive giant and will supply the drivetrains for its Sunderland-built all-electric models
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Nissan produces two of º£½ÇÊÓƵ's top five car sellers at Sunderland plant
Enterprise
The Qashqai and Juke were both in the top five cars sold in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ in 2024, new figures show
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Government open to change on electric vehicle rules after lobbying from Nissan and automotive industry
Automotive
Ministers have launched a consultation on the phasing out of petrol cars
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Nissan confirms merger talks with Honda to create automotive giant
Enterprise
Nissan has been facing major challenges in recent weeks but the impact on its Sunderland plant is not clear
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Nissan in talks with Honda over potential merger, reports suggest
Automotive
The automotive giant, which employs around 6,000 people at its Sunderland plant, has had a turbulent few months
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Vauxhall owner Stellantis boss quits after Luton plant closure
Automotive
The resignation of Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares comes just days after the firm announced Luton closure and Ellesmere Port investment
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Nissan's '12-14 months to survive' amid search for investors, reports suggest
Automotive
The Japanese firm has been facing poor sales and has already announced plans to shed jobs
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Nissan warns thousands of º£½ÇÊÓƵ jobs at risk due to electric car targets
Automotive
The company, which employs around 6,000 people at its Sunderland plant and supports many more in the factory's supply chain, was one of a number of car manufacturers that met with the Government to discuss the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate
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Peoples ends 42 years of Ford exclusivity as it introduces new global brands
North West
The business reported a 7.6% drop in turnover and 32.9% fall in pre-tax profits
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º£½ÇÊÓƵ car giant Bentley extends electric vehicle strategy timeline to 2035 as first EV SUV is set for 2026
Automotive
Beyond100 push now rebranded as Beyond100+
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Nissan to cut 9,000 jobs in global workforce as profits slump
Automotive
The Japanese company has not said how the cuts would affect its plant at Sunderland
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